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Report #2852516

Received Aug 4, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
61 yrs
State
NY
Recovered
Unknown
Vaccinated
Dec 27, 2024
Onset
Dec 27, 2024
Days to onset
0
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
FLU3INFLUENZA (SEASONAL) (FLUARIX)GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALSUNKda7p5IM / RA

Symptoms (4)

DyspnoeaPeripheral swellingPruritusThroat tightness

Symptom narrative

Reported Symptoms: 10023094: ITCHY SKIN; 10043517: THROAT CONSTRICTION; Narrative: Other Relevant HX: 62 y/o male PMH HTN, HLD, DM2, PTSD, CKD, osteoarthritis, obesity. Patient had previously been vaccinated for this flu season on 10/7/2024 at outside facility, documented via immunization note by LPN on 11/22/24. Of note, patient had appointment on 10/7/24 where he refused influenza vaccine. At most recent visit on 1/8/2025, patient reported receiving second influenza vaccine approximately one week prior through Employee Health, as they had not noticed previous immunization in October. On the day of the immunization, he reported experiencing throat constriction, difficulty breathing, left arm swelling and itching. Patient considered going to the ED but symptoms mostly subsided. Wheezing lasted for a few days. The patient attributed this to used of influenza vaccine. There is no record of the second influenza vaccine in the system. Unable to view occupational health documentation. Other: itchy arm, throat constriction